Görülmektedir

Görülmektedir is a Turkish verb form derived from the verb gör- (to see). It functions as the passive present-continuous form of gör-mek (to be seen) and is used to express that something is being observed or noted. In standard written Turkish, görülmektedir conveys a formal, hedged statement about findings or appearances, rather than a simple statement of fact.

Morphology and grammar: The stem gör- becomes görül- under passive voice, with vowel harmony producing görül-. The suffix -mektedir marks the present continuous in formal style, attaching to the passive stem to create the overall form görülmektedir. The subject of the clause is often implicit or stated in the preceding text, as Turkish frequently relies on context rather than explicit agreement in such constructions.

Usage and nuance: Görülmektedir is common in academic, legal, administrative, and news writing. It signals that an observation, result, or interpretation has been made, without asserting absolute certainty. It is typically translated as “it is observed that …,” “it is seen that …,” or “it appears that …,” depending on context. The formal tone differentiates it from the less formal görülüyor (is being seen / appears) or görüldü (was seen).

Common usages and phrases: It can appear in sentences like “Rapor, yeni tedbirlerin etkili olduğu görülmektedir,” meaning that the report indicates the new measures are effective. The form is also used in constructions like “Görülmektedir ki …” to introduce a finding or conclusion based on evidence.